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Book SynopsisThis Nicolson Digital Pocket Tourist Map is the latest addition to our range & ideal for your visit to Orkney. Tourist attractions & places are clearly marked. Detailed street maps included for main towns within the area shown. Topography is shown by layer tints & peak heights. Quality information for a budget-friendly price! Glorious colour photographs & tourist information Index to place names & major tourist attractions Indexed street plans of Kirkwall & Stromness Exceptionally clear road mapping

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Book SynopsisThe History of the Women?s World Cup is a celebration of women?s soccer?s most prestigious tournament. In the UK, crowds and TV viewing figures are at record levels and top players have become household names. The Women?s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand will be the biggest, most eagerly anticipated and watched competition in it?s history. This book explains the growth of the women?s game and the origins of the Women?s World Cup. Illustrated with fabulous colour photographs, it tells the story of each tournament, highlighting key moments, great goals and providing an in- depth account of every final. It recalls the great teams and the legendary players who emerged, including Marta, Birgit Prinz, Megan Rapinoe and Lucy Bronze. The book also previews in detail the 2023 World Cup. It focuses on each of the venues and features the 32 competing teams, their groups and possible route to the final. It also picks out the potential stars of the finals, from Australia?s Sam Kerr and Belgium?s Tessa Wullaert to Germany?s Lea Schüller and England?s Ella Toone, in a comprehensive guide to the global showpiece of women?s football.

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Book SynopsisBold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of "family" has changed in modern Japan, but the crests' high-contrast motifs and simple geometries are right at home in our logo-emblazoned age, even as the designs express old cultural interests and ideals: cherry blossoms, well buckets, floating clouds. This book contains over 850 family crests (kamon) with descriptions, cultural backgrounds, and a selection of photographs showing how crests are used on banners, signs, and buildings. Of special interest to graphic designers, quilt-makers, and illustrators.

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Book SynopsisExplore the places where the wine is original with this beautiful coffee-table book, Atlas of Unusual Wines. This Atlas takes you on a journey to destinations across the planet where the wines are far enough off the radar to delight anyone who loves to uncover an unusual wine. Volcanic vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage, a “peace wine” blending over 600 varieties from around the world, vines standing 15 metres tall in Intaly and Portugal, ice wines from Quebec, a wine from the Gobi desert, Taiwan’s huge yields, harvesting on 31 December, classical music among the vines, a Bordeaux made with dry ice, a sparkling wine for disgorgement at home … This book features the viticultural techniques of many countries;they are far enough off the radar to delight anyone who loves originality and hates standardisation. Discover a world of unusual wines from the comfort of your own home with this fascinating Atlas of Unusual Wines.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents Ibn Khaldūn's anticipatory sociology of civilisations and power. Half a millennium before the birth of modern sociology in the West, Ibn Khaldūn—scholar, political counsellor, and Malikite judge—wrote a revolutionary sociological-philosophical treatise, the Muqaddima. This book places his broad, complex, and refined treatise against the background of the Islamo-Greek culture of his time and analyses its main sociological, but also philosophical, historical, and scientific perspectives. Finally, thanks to its "universalisable" core, the author recontextualizes the teachings from the Muqaddima to reveal the deep insights it provides into the society, politics and law of contemporary liberal and multicultural civilisations. A deeper reception of Ibn Khaldūn's perspective is not only important in understanding the Arab contribution to social theory, social history and philosophy, but also diversifies the sociological project beyond the Euro-American standpoint. Given its interdisciplinary appeal, the book addresses a wide readership of students and scholars in sociology, the sociology of law, philosophy of law, philosophy of history, political philosophy, history of civilisations, political sociology, and Arabic studies.Table of ContentsPreface.- Foreword.- Chapter 1. The Rediscovery of Ibn Khaldūn’s Work.- Chapter 2. Sense and Form of a “New History”.- Chapter 3. Inside the Muqaddima: Sociocultural Compactness and Social Transformations.- Chapter 4. The Internal Forces of the Crisis and the “Colouring” of Civilisation.- Chapter 5. The Topicality of Ibn Khaldūn’s Thought: From the Muqaddima to Our Society.- Index.

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Book Synopsis**Winner 2020 Gourmand Food Culture Awards**Opening with Japan's top ten favorite comfort foods—from Deep Fried Crunchy Chicken to Japanese-Style Meat and Potato Hotpot—this cookbook is packed with authentic versions of the dishes that Japanese people eat every day.In this book you'll find all the classics you've enjoyed at restaurants and on visits to Japan—from sushi and tempura to ramen, steak and donburi rice bowls. You will also discover dishes that are immensely popular in Japan, but aren't commonly found on the menu in Japanese restaurants in the West.The 80 easy recipes in this book are aimed at beginners and have clear step-by-step photos and instructions along with a full-color photo of each dish. They include: Braised Pork Belly Curry Flavored Chicken Teriyaki Japanese Omelette Asparagus Beef Rolls Yellowtail Tuna with White Miso Butter Simmered Greens with Fried Tofu Yoshida's detailed introduction provides essential information on basic Japanese ingredients, seasonings, implements and cooking techniques—including how to clean and prepare fresh fish, rinsing and cooking rice and draining tofu.Author Asako Yoshida is the owner and founder of Tokyo's renowned Asako Yoshida Cooking School, where the Japanese go when they want to learn how to cook their own national cuisine. Although they might have to wait a long time—since her immensely popular school has an extensive waiting list! Now, with publication for the first time in English, you too can learn how to prepare Japan's favorite dishes in your own home from one of Yoshida's top-selling cookbooks.Trade Review"Classic Home Cooking from Japan is a great pick for those interested in homestyle Japanese cuisine. All of the recipes have been developed with the home cook in mind. Most are perfect for weeknights and come together within 30 minutes." --Tara's Multicultural Table blog

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Book SynopsisThe Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels houses the largest collection of drawings in the country. Among its highlights are works by leading artists of the Low Countries, including Pieter Bruegel I, Joris Hoefnagel, Hendrick Goltzius, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Jacques Jordaens. As the library’s collection has been little studied up to now, it is largely unknown to scholars and the general public. To acquaint a wider audience with these important works of art, this richly illustrated publication brings together for the first time over one hundred master drawings from the Royal Library’s vaults. Not only new art-historical insights are presented, but also numerous rediscovered drawings and revised attributions to artists such as Maarten van Heemskerck and Karel van Mander. This carefully researched book, written by thirty specialists in the field, aims to make a significant contribution to our knowledge of the history of Netherlandish drawing from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries.Distributed for Hannibal Books

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Book SynopsisA spellbinding tour, filled with stories and photographs, of some of the world’s most fascinating architectural mysteries. This wondrous guide for the curious and the intrepid takes readers on a lushly photographed and lyrically written tour of eighteen of the world’s most captivating architectural mysteries. Delve into both the secretive places themselves and the eccentric and obsessive minds that created them. Visit a chamber of skulls high in the Swiss Alps, a Japanese temple full of traps, a Parisian apartment locked and untouched since World War II, a Prohibition-era speakeasy in Washington, DC, and a spooky “initiation” well in Portugal built by a secret society. How far down can you climb before losing your nerve?

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Book SynopsisBe prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Fully UPDATED to reflect the LATEST course and exam changes, Barron’s AP Psychology Flashcards, Sixth Edition includes 500 up‑to‑date content review cards.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with easily explained examples that clarify key concepts–it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Psychology exam Master key terms from the College Board’s Course and Exam Description (CED) to ensure you're fully prepared for the exam Enhance your study efficiency with flashcards that break down complex topics into easy-to-understand summaries, helping you grasp key information quickly Check out Barron’s AP Psychology Premium for even more review, full‑length practice tests, and access to Barron’s Online Learning Hub for a timed test option and scoring.Power up your study sessions with Barron's AP Psychology on Kahoot!‑‑additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!

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Book SynopsisThe 43rd edition, originally published in 2017, of the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. Black''s Medical Dictionary is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists.It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. It also provides helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of support professional organisations.Trade ReviewInvaluable as a work of reference. * Yoga and Health (2009) *...a practical and invaluable quick reference tool... * Nursing Standard (2010) *The definitions are concise and easy to understand, and the illustrations are effective. * C & RL news *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface vii Dictionary 1–732 APPENDICES 1 Basic first aid 733 2 Addresses: sources of information, advice, support and self-help 737 3 Travel and health 745 4 Common medical tests and procedures 747 5 Vitamins 751 6 Measurements in medicine 754 7 Statutory organisations 757 8 Professional organisations 760 9 Health-policy research organisations 763 10 Note on ‘Swine flu’ 765

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Book SynopsisParis is the second-most visited city in the world-and food-wise, it has no peer. The cafés, the bistros, the bakeries, the grand old restaurants. And the shops, from chocolate and macarons to wine and cheese, from copper cookware to one-of-a-kind china-there's nothing like it. Not to mention the culinary culture of the French capital, with its writers, artists, movie stars, expatriates, and more, all of whom made food and drink central to their lives. How natural then, and how perfect for the reader, that the author of Let's Eat France! and Let's Eat Italy! now turns his attention to his hometown. Chockful of infographics, recipes, photographs and illustrations, biographies, anecdotes, and quirky takes on unexpected trends, present and historical, Let's Eat Paris! is the ultimate food lover's guide to the ultimate food lover's city. Read a timeline of the brasserie. An ode to the frites of Paris. Profiles of iconic restaurants: Tour d'Argent, Fouquets, L'ami Louis, La Coupole, Le Procope. Behold the sacred croissant and the twelve best places to find one. The tradition of hidden private dining rooms and other love nooks. Café Flore vs. Les Deux Magots. Best imports: kebabs, burgers, pizza. Recipes for Leeks Vinaigrette, Tournedos Rossini, Boeuf Bourguignon, Jambon-Beurre (and where to find the ones worth eating). A Hemingway tour. A guide to street markets. Art Nouveau or Art Deco? And tres, tres more.Table of ContentsForeword Gourmet Chronology of Paris Types of Restaurants in Paris At the Restaurants Shopping Districts Restaurant Jobs Paris Markets In the Name of Paris Parisian Prices Gallery of Eaters French TerroirLeek Vinaigrette Underground BreweriesJambon Beurre Profile: Prosper Montagne The Local Grocery StoreParisian Flan Restaurant Profile: AngelinaMillefeuille The Invention of the RestaurantMusard Puree Hot Chestnuts! Profile: Colette From Cow Sheds to Dairy Farms An Epic of French WinesFloating Island The Crossing of Paris Restaurant Profile: Maxim’s Dead at the TableBeef Miroton Balzac’s Guide to ParisOysters with Les Halles Sauce Sèvres: Setting the TableFrench Peas Regions of Paris The Feast of Counterfeit Foods Profile: Felix PotinCheese NaanSouffle Heavyweights at the Table History of the Baguette Street Food in the Middle Ages Restaurant Profile: Le Relais de VeniseCalf’s Head Restaurant Profile: La Closerie Des Lilas Les Halles: History of a Capital’s Center Small Trades and the Art of Living At Les Halles with Zola Hungry at Les Halles Rungis: The Market of MarketsParis-Brest The Seats of Paris Profile: Édouard Nignon Restaurant Profile: Le Train Bleu From Monselet to Ponchon: Poets of the TableBeef Rossini The Royal Kitchens of the ConciergeriePâté PantinCrepe Profile: Taillevent One Small Black Coffee, Please Bloody Tales and Legends Restaurant Profile: Tour D’ArgentVol-au-VentKebab Poilane, A Family History Salvador Dali’s BreadBeef Bourguignon Restaurants at the Eiffel TowerRum Baba Harry’s New York Bar Not the Same Lemonade Fries, Always Profile: Urbain Dubois Counters that Count And Then Came Bistronomy Pizza Conquers Paris Restaurant Profile: Le Fouquet’sFinancier Profile: Antonin CarêmeSaint Denis Turnovers Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Paris Eats White Bread Paris, a Global CityOnion Soup Caviar DynastiesSt. Honoré Cake Likes and Dislikes The Burger Restaurant Profile: Bouillon CharterOpera Cake Edible Plants in the City Profile: Claude Jolly dit Claude Lebey In the Eye of Doisneau Parisian Restaurants in Letters Restaurant Profile: Chez L’Ami LouisHerring Recipes The Fifth District of Paris Profile: Alexandre Balthazar Laurent Grimond de la Reynière Paris and the Taste of Wine Restaurant Profile: Ladurée Holy croissantCroissant Sautet…With Both Feet in the BistroLamb Stew Goldsmiths: Craftsmen Who Set the Table Queens of the StoveGnocchi Jean Coctuea: The Sketcher and His SketchesPoultry Recipes Gabin, Keeper of Pantruche Small Catering Trades Profile: Nicola AppertAmerican-style LobsterMacaron A Feast of Paris Diplomacy and Good FoodCelery Remoulade Taste of Goncourt Food SlangManqué Profile: La Marquise de Sévigné Best Steak Tartar in Paris Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots?Veal Stew Restaurant Profile: Brasserie LIPP Gardening TraditionsOeuf MayonnaiseBourdaloue Tart Gainsbourg at the Table Paris in Soup Profile: Gaston Lenôtre Restaurant Profile: Le Club des Cent Restaurant Profile: Berthillon Garçon, a Glass of Water!Pot-au-Feu Paris Churches A Royal GardenMocha Cake Profile: Curnonsky Yule Log Chouquette and its Cousins When Paris Received… Restaurant Profile: Le Procope To See and to DrinkBriocheCroque-Monsieur When Hollywood Eats ParisFountainebleu Gourmet Books Sole on Stage Facades Save FaceKing Cake The Food of Ancient ParisPuff Pastry Tart From One Lunch on the Grass to Another Restaurant Profile: La CoupoleRabbit Stew Couscous A River Runs Through It The Adventures of BercyBearnaise Sauce Profile: Adolphe Dugléré Interview with Proust Cordon Bleu The Hour of Pain Bakeries Pastry Shops Butchers Deli-caterers Cheese Shops Seafood Shops Produce Markets Spice Counters Delicatessens Confectionaries Chocolateries Ice Cream Shops Wine Merchants Microbreweries Urban Farms Covered Markets Palace Restaurants Top Bistros Grand Restaurants Creators’ Restaurants Bistros Brasseries Cafés Hotel Restaurants Late-Night Dining Steak Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurants Cabarets Bars Tables by the Fire Teahouses Coffee shops Cocktail Bars Renowned Cellars Flea Markets Kitchen Stores Index Bibliography The Brigade on Let’s Eat Paris Image Credits

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Book SynopsisWherever you work, the chances are you have fallen under the poisonous spell of business bullshit and jargon. Very few of us seem able to avoid "reaching out", or "walk the talk", or "pivoting", or "think outside the box". No longer solely the province of management consultants, investors and MBA types, business gobbledygook has mesmerized the rank and file around the globe. Help is at hand with this handy dictionary, aptly described as "the world's most comprehensive" of the top 2,000 business jargon and non-sensical terms that have infected us all. Stay sane (and keep your colleagues, manager and customers from suffocating you) from the business bullshit madness by having this dictionary by your side. Based on his wide and extensive experience with business bullshit, Kevin Duncan deciphers the terms and language of modern-day business speak to save us all from going stir-crazy!

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Book SynopsisWith a combination of alphabetical and descriptive lists, this title provides all the rhetorical terms - mostly Greek and Latin - that students of Western literature and rhetoric are likely to come across in their reading or will find useful in their writing. It offers a revised system of cross-references between terms.Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1. Alphabetical List of Terms 2. The Divisions of Rhetoric Rhetoric Invention Arrangement Style Memory Delivery 3. The Terms by Type 4. Some Important Dates 5. Works Cited

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated field guide that enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. It includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps.Trade Review"If anyone has a particular interest in learning how to track animals they should buy this book. If on the other hand they are someone who likes to understand the countryside and delve below the surface more than a little, this book will help them to do just that in a handy-sized, nonscientific, and highly readable guide."--Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog "[B]y far the best book on the subject I've ever seen ... beautifully illustrated."--Dick Warner, Irish Examiner "[Focuses] on helping you identify the signs species leave behind, and these are especially useful for tough-to-tell-apart, cryptic, or nocturnal species."--Kate Jones, New Scientist "[C]oncise and punchy ... [Olsen] manages to pack an awful lot into these pages, and the result is as thorough a survey of European tracks and signs as you could wish for in a book that's still small and light enough for you to consider taking out into the field... [The book makes] lavish use of colour photos, and there's a pleasingly equal weight given to different species, and to the different aspects of the subject being dealt with."--Matt Merritt, Birdwatching Magazine "I cannot praise Tracks and Signs highly enough. It is not only the finest guide to tracking I've ever held in my hands, it is one of the most attractive and informative books on natural history I've ever seen. This guide will prove invaluable to those who already take an interest in tracking and wish to gain more experience. It is also an important tool to promote the field art of tracking in Europe, a region where tracking as a zoological method can use all the support it can get. I also wish to emphasize that this is not only a book for European (and British) naturalists. I definitely recommend it to naturalists in North America and East Asia as well. Yes, it is that good."--Jochen Roeder, 10,000 Birds "[T]his is a lovely book to dip into and learn something new each time. It may not work as a conventional 'in the field guide' but will be invaluable to identify tracks and signs from photographs at home. The drawings and photographs are excellent throughout and the text is clear and concise. I would recommend this book to anyone with an active interest in nature."--Mike King, Gloster Birder "[A] great field guide to take out with you on country walks, as well as to use for study at home... [A] very attractive book with detailed information and wonderful photography. The layout is clear and easy to follow and there's a wealth of information in there."--Kate Bradbury, English Garden "A lavishly illustrated book, packed with colour photographs... [T]his book is the start of many possible wildlife adventures and really gets the adrenalin flowing!"--Biggest Twitch "[A]n excellent book which has rekindled my interest in tracking down more mammals and looking more carefully for the signs of birds. This book is certainly highly recommended... [T]his book will be on the packing list for all our tours in future."--Biggest Twitch "[I]t's a fascinating, high-quality, good value and very informative book that I'd happily recommend to anyone with an interest in the subject, and I'm looking forward to test-driving it in the North Yorkshire forests this winter."--Mark James Pearson, Birding Frontiers "Brown et al. will doubtless already be known to many as a reliable guide to the tracks and signs of birds. Those wishing to extend their knowledge of the subject to include mammals should certainly examine a copy of Olsen."--M.G.W., IBIS "This excellent guide should enable the observer to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of our native birds and mammals. I must emphasize the high quality of the outstanding colour photographs."--Bryan Sage, Country-Side "For me one of the great strengths of this book is that reading it--even just browsing through it--has heighten my awareness of what is around me. I always kept an eye out for tracks and signs--but since spending a bit of time with this book I find myself noticing much more--and referring back to it often when I've discovered something new to narrow down the options."--Calvin Jones, Ireland's Wildlife "This is a very well-produced, abundantly illustrated guide to the tracks and signs of 175 species of European mammals and birds, bound in a field-friendly, flexible cover... [T]here is much to enjoy here, from the new illustrations to the excellent photographs. A useful addition to the literature on tracks and signs, which adds to the previously available guides."--Curious Naturalist "[I]f you are looking for something comprehensive for Britain and Europe, this is the book for you... Although advertised as a field guide, this book would be a good addition to a library as a reference book on all tracks and signs."--Helen Ashton, Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface 5 Mammal tracks 6 Antlers 18 Bird tracks 22 Scat 35 Carnivores 35 Carnivore scat 36 Scat of smaller mammals 38 Scat of larger rodents 8 Scat of larger herbivores 40 Bird droppings 43 Feeding signs on trees 46 Fray marks on trees 57 Holes in trees, ant heaps, etc 59 Gnawed branches 62 Feeding signs on mushrooms 64 Feeding signs on turnips 65 Feeding signs on spruce cones 66 Feeding signs on pine cones 68 Feeding signs on hazelnuts 68 Feeding signs on walnuts 71 Feeding signs on rose hips 72 Feeding signs on cherry stones 73 Feeding signs on apples 74 Nests and dens 76 Pellets 82 Owl pellets 82 Raptor pellets 84 Gull, cormorant, heron, and stork pellets 85 Wader, crow, and jay pellets 87 Skulls in pellets 89 Other skulls and bones 91 Round nests 92 Feathers 96 Raptor feeding signs 100 Trails 104 Brown Bear 106 Wolverine 109 Wolf and domestic dog 111 Lynx 115 Iberian Lynx 117 Wildcat 118 Arctic Fox 120 Red Fox 122 Raccoon Dog 127 Raccoon 130 Eurasian Badger 132 European Beaver 136 North American Beaver 142 Coypu 143 Muskrat 144 Northern Water Vole 147 Southern Water Vole 151 Water Shrew 151 Otter 154 American Mink 157 European Mink 160 Western Polecat 161 Pine Marten 163 Beech Marten 165 Stoat 167 Weasel 169 Brown Hare 171 Mountain Hare 174 Rabbit 176 Red Squirrel 179 Grey Squirrel 183 Flying Squirrel 184 Alpine Marmot 185 European Souslik 187 Black Rat 188 Brown Rat 189 House Mouse 192 Yellow-necked Mouse 195 Wood Mouse 199 Striped Field Mouse 200 Harvest Mouse 202 Northern Birch Mouse 204 Common Dormouse 205 Garden Dormouse 207 Edible Dormouse 209 Bank Vole 211 Field Vole 213 Common Vole 215 Norway Lemming 216 Wood Lemming 218 Grey-sided Vole 219 Root Vole 220 Common Mole 221 Western Hedgehog 223 Algerian Hedgehog 226 Common Shrew 226 Bats 229 Horses 231 Cattle 232 Wild Boar 233 Elk 237 Red Deer 241 White-tailed Deer 246 Fallow Deer 247 Sika Deer 250 Reeve's Muntjac 251 Roe Deer 253 Reindeer 258 Musk Ox 261 Mouflon 263 Chamois 265 Domestic sheep 266 Goats 267 Seals 268 Sea turtles 269 Photo credits 270 Index of species 271

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Book SynopsisWith more than 5,000 entries totalling over a million words, this dictionary of Buddhism in English covers terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. It also includes an appendix of Buddhist lists, a timeline, six maps, and two diagrams.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2015 Dartmouth Medal, Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles Top 25 Academic Books for 2014 "Buddhism's ancient history and depth of culture are reflective in this volume's extensiveness... Owing to the length and breadth of this volume, this will supersede previously published titles such as Damien Keown's Oxford Dictionary of Buddhism."--Ray Arnett, Library Journal (Starred Review) "One of the take-a ways is how we're just scratching the surface on what we have translated into English. I almost regret the decision I made about 25 years ago not to shift my focus from training to learning languages so I could be a Buddhist scholar. Particularly, I was struck by how little I know about the Korean tradition! Except for Buswell's work, there's still very little translated into English, as far as I know."--Dosho Port, Wild Fox Zen "As the most comprehensive collection of discrete Buddhist terms available, this resource is an outstanding addition to available reference sources... Highly recommended for theological, academic, and large public libraries."--Christopher McConnell, Booklist "[T]he dictionary includes an impressive set of reference tools... Much more than a compilation of the philosophies of elite Buddhist figures, the Dictionary deepens our understanding of local traditions and their unique approaches to Buddhist practice, offering glimpses into the many Buddhisms and Buddhist belief systems that have developed over the past two and a half millennia. Both professional and amateur scholars will want to keep The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism within easy reach."--Rory Lindsay, Buddhadharma "This encyclopedic dictionary by Buswell and Lopez likely will become an essential resource for students and scholars of Buddhism. It has over 5,000 entries varying in length from a paragraph to a full page."--Choice "This Dictionary of Buddhism ... deserves recognition as a highly useful and worthwhile contribution to the field. Its breadth of coverage and its clear and convenient style of presentation make it a valuable reference source for researchers, teachers, and students in Buddhist Studies, and for more general readers as well."--Choong Mun-keat, Reviews of Books "This is a one-of-a-kind reference book that will not be replicated in this generation's lifetime."--Brad Lee Eden, Reference Reviews "The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism is a huge contribution to the field of Buddhist studies in English... The ease with which concepts can be searched and connected, the ambitious scope, accessible writing style, and detailed scholarship combine to make this single volume dictionary an invaluable reference tool for scholars, students, and practitioners of Buddhism."--Leesa S. Davis, Sophia "Thoroughly enjoyable to anyone who wants to know anything and everything about Buddhism... The Dictionary offers a sense of completeness and comprehensiveness in understanding taxonomies and terminologies used in Buddhism."--Anup Kumar Das, International Institute for Asian Studies NewsletterTable of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments ix Conventions xi Transcription Systems xiii Asian Historical Periods xv Timeline of Buddhism xix Maps Cradle of Buddhism xxv Ancient India xxvi Ancient China xxvii Japan and Korea xxviii Tibet xxix Routes of Chinese Pilgrims xxx Mount Sumeru World System (overview) xxxi Mount Sumeru World System (side view) xxxii Entries A-Z 1-1063 List of Lists 1065 Cross-References by Language Chinese Cross-References 1103 Japanese Cross-References 1135 Korean Cross-References 1177 Pali Cross-References 1219 Sanskrit Cross-References 1229 Tibetan Cross-References 1231 Tibetan Phonetic Cross-References 1259

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Book SynopsisTitle of the original edition: Tous les chevaux du monde: pres de 570 races et types decrits et illustres (Paris: Delachaux et Niestle, 2014).Trade Review"Winner of a 2018 Outstanding Reference Sources Award, Reference and User Services Association, American Library Association""A comprehensive, large-format encyclopedia, the 536-page volume begins with sections on breed identification, domestication of the horse and equestrian principles. . . . A wealth of information on horses, this book would be a helpful reference for a student 4-H member and anyone interested in learning about how horses are used all over the world." * Western Horseman *"This is the horse book to end all horse books. . . . A magnificent reference for anyone with a passion for horses." * Toronto Star *"Cleverly designed and handsomely illustrated, this single-volume encyclopedia of horse breeds will serve nicely both on the reference shelf and as a desktop companion for equine enthusiasts. . . . Writing style is refreshingly straightforward. . . . Although this is published for adult readers, more than 400 richly colored photographs and illustrations will likely attract and hold the interest of young readers as well." * Booklist *"There are some 570 or possibly more varieties of horse . . . and Horses of the World covers them all. There is introductory material about horses, breeds, how we tell them apart, conservation status, etc. Each horse breed is then given one half of a page on each of two folios, so you see overleaf some illustrated text on one side, and a fuller and very official illustration on the other, for most breeds, with some variation."---Greg Laden's blog"A must for horse lovers and a fascinating browse for all readers." * Library Journal *"Well-known French equestrian writer Rousseau here offers, in translation, a detailed, large-format overview of all extant domestic and wild horses and other equine breeds (e.g., zebras), covering the origins of 570 modern breeds; their anatomy, physiology, and variations; and modern equestrian practice." * Choice *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 Horses of the World 8 How to Identify a Breed of Horse 10 Identity Card 19 The Domestication of the Horse and the Main Equestrian Disciplines 21 How to Use This Book 23 Other Equines of the World 25 Extinct Horses 26 Wild Horses 26 Hybrids 28 Horses of Northern Europe 31 Iceland (1) 32 United Kingdom (23) 34 Ireland (5) 56 Norway (3) 60 Denmark (8) 64 Sweden (6) 70 Finland (2) 76 Horses of Southern Europe 79 Portugal (4) 80 Spain (19) 84 Italy (24) 102 Slovenia (2) 124 Croatia (2) 126 Bosnia and Herzegovina (1) 128 Serbia (1) 128 Albania (1) 129 Greece (9) 130 Horses of Western Europe 137 France (24) 138 Belgium (6) 162 Luxembourg (1) 168 Netherlands (6) 168 Germany (32) 176 Switzerland (3) 202 Austria (4) 204 Horses of Eastern Europe and Russia 209 Estonia (3) 210 Latvia (1) 212 Lithuania (3) 214 Poland (8) 216 Belarus (2) 224 Czech Republic (6) 226 Slovakia (2) 230 Hungary (9) 232 Romania (6) 242 Bulgaria (3) 246 Moldava (1) 248 Ukraine (2) 250 Georgia (3) 252 Russia (33) 254 Horses of the Middle East 279 Turkey (10) 280 Syria (1) 288 Israel 288 Saudi Arabia (1) 290 Azerbaijan (4) 292 Iran (6) 296 Horses of Central Asia 301 Turkmenistan (2) 302 Uzbekistan (1) 304 Kyrgyzstan (2) 304 Tajikistan (2) 306 Afghanistan (1) 308 Kazakhstan (4) 310 Mongolia (2) 314 Horses of the Indian Subcontinent 319 Pakistan (7) 320 India (8) 324 Sri Lanka (1) 330 Nepal (2) 332 Bhutan (3) 332 Bangladesh (1) 334 Horses of the Far East and Southeast Asia 337 China (39) 338 Myanmar (2) 362 Thailand (1) 364 Laos (1) 365 Vietnam (2) 366 Cambodia (1) 367 South Korea (1) 368 Japan (9) 370 Philippines (1) 378 Malaysia (2) 380 Indonesia (13) 382 Horses of North Africa 391 Morocco, Algeria (2) 392 Tunisia (1) 394 Egypt (1) 396 Horses of West Africa 399 Senegal (4) 400 Niger (1) 402 Togo and Benin (1) 402 Nigeria (1) 403 Cameroon (2) 404 Horses of East Africa 407 Sudan (2) 408 Ethiopia (1) 410 Somalia (1) 410 Horses of Southern Africa 413 Namibia (1) 414 South Africa (6) 414 Lesotho (1) 420 Horses of North America 423 Canada (8) 424 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (1) 430 United States (47) 432 Horses of Central America and the Caribbean 479 Bahamas (1) 480 Cuba (4) 480 Puerto Rico (1) 484 Mexico (3) 484 Costa Rica (1) 488 Horses of South America 491 Colombia (3) 492 Venezuela (1) 494 Brazil (14) 496 Peru (2) 504 Bolivia (1) 506 Chile (2) 506 Argentina (6) 508 Horses of Oceania 515 Australia (6) 516 New Zealand (1) 522 Solomon Islands 522 Tonga 522 French Polynesia (1) 524 Conclusion 526 Acknowledgments and Photograph Credits 527 Bibliographic Sources 528 Index of Horse Names 531 Some Extinct Breeds 536

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of British Birds' Best Bird Books of 2019""An inspiration for future seabirding trips, a knowledge base for more familiar species, and a sheer delight to drool over the amazing images of gadfly petrels, alcids, albatrosses and storm petrels … anyone with an interest in seabirds needs to buy this guide."---Mark Newsome, BirdGuides"A remarkable bird guide; it contains an unusual depth of ornithological and taxonomic knowledge combined with field expertise, organized in a readable manner that focuses almost entirely on bird identification. It is full of visual identification goodies and smart observations, facts and maps, up-to-date taxonomy and hundreds of photographs." * 10,000 Birds Book Review *"It is excellent, the text is comprehensive and ID features do get pointed out. . . Series world birders will want this on their bookshelves as will dedicated sea watchers." * Fat Birder *"How often have you read a fieldguide from cover to cover within two weeks? For me the anser is: once. In case of this one. . . . buy it!"---Rinse van der Vliet, Dutch Birding"This book will undoubtedly set a new standard for many years to come."---Michael Scott, Conservation Biology"This is an excellent book . . . . A celebration of the diversity and beauty of the world’s seabirds. . . . It is indeed a major achievement to have photographed so many of them and to present them in one publication. This is a ‘must have’ addition to any keen birder’s library."---Nic Hallam, IBIS Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The author has masterfully balanced careful explanations of the quantitative theory with the practical computer implementation of the methods applied to real world data sets. . . . That Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction is carefully written, detailed, and interactive makes it useful either as a textbook for a lecture course or for self-study. . . . I highly recommend the book to anyone looking for an introduction to data science."---Jason M. Graham, Mathematical Association of America ReviewsTable of ContentsList of Tables xiii List of Figures xv Preface xvii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Overview of the Book 3 1.2 How to Use this Book 7 1.3 Introduction to R 10 1.3.1 Arithmetic Operations 10 1.3.2 Objects 12 1.3.3 Vectors 14 1.3.4 Functions 16 1.3.5 Data Files 20 1.3.6 Saving Objects 23 1.3.7 Packages 24 1.3.8 Programming and Learning Tips 25 1.4 Summary 27 1.5 Exercises 28 1.5.1 Bias in Self-Reported Turnout 28 1.5.2 Understanding World Population Dynamics 29 2 Causality 32 2.1 Racial Discrimination in the Labor Market 32 2.2 Subsetting the Data in R 36 2.2.1 Logical Values and Operators 37 2.2.2 Relational Operators 39 2.2.3 Subsetting 40 2.2.4 Simple Conditional Statements 43 2.2.5 Factor Variables 44 2.3 Causal Effects and the Counterfactual 46 2.4 Randomized Controlled Trials 48 2.4.1 The Role of Randomization 49 2.4.2 Social Pressure and Voter Turnout 51 2.5 Observational Studies 54 2.5.1 Minimum Wage and Unemployment 54 2.5.2 Confounding Bias 57 2.5.3 Before-and-After and Difference-in-Differences Designs 60 2.6 Descriptive Statistics for a Single Variable 63 2.6.1 Quantiles 63 2.6.2 Standard Deviation 66 2.7 Summary 68 2.8 Exercises 69 2.8.1 Efficacy of Small Class Size in Early Education 69 2.8.2 Changing Minds on Gay Marriage 71 2.8.3 Success of Leader Assassination as a Natural Experiment 73 3 Measurement 75 3.1 Measuring Civilian Victimization during Wartime 75 3.2 Handling Missing Data in R 78 3.3 Visualizing the Univariate Distribution 80 3.3.1 Bar Plot 80 3.3.2 Histogram 81 3.3.3 Box Plot 85 3.3.4 Printing and Saving Graphs 87 3.4 Survey Sampling 88 3.4.1 The Role of Randomization 89 3.4.2 Nonresponse and Other Sources of Bias 93 3.5 Measuring Political Polarization 96 3.6 Summarizing Bivariate Relationships 97 3.6.1 Scatter Plot 98 3.6.2 Correlation 101 3.6.3 Quantile-Quantile Plot 105 3.7 Clustering 108 3.7.1 Matrix in R 108 3.7.2 List in R 110 3.7.3 The k-Means Algorithm 111 3.8 Summary 115 3.9 Exercises 116 3.9.1 Changing Minds on Gay Marriage: Revisited 116 3.9.2 Political Efficacy in China and Mexico 118 3.9.3 Voting in the United Nations General Assembly 120 4 Prediction 123 4.1 Predicting Election Outcomes 123 4.1.1 Loops in R 124 4.1.2 General Conditional Statements in R 127 4.1.3 Poll Predictions 130 4.2 Linear Regression 139 4.2.1 Facial Appearance and Election Outcomes 139 4.2.2 Correlation and Scatter Plots 141 4.2.3 Least Squares 143 4.2.4 Regression towards the Mean 148 4.2.5 Merging Data Sets in R 149 4.2.6 Model Fit 156 4.3 Regression and Causation 161 4.3.1 Randomized Experiments 162 4.3.2 Regression with Multiple Predictors 165 4.3.3 Heterogenous Treatment Effects 170 4.3.4 Regression Discontinuity Design 176 4.4 Summary 181 4.5 Exercises 182 4.5.1 Prediction Based on Betting Markets 182 4.5.2 Election and Conditional Cash Transfer Program in Mexico 184 4.5.3 Government Transfer and Poverty Reduction in Brazil 187 5 Discovery 189 5.1 Textual Data 189 5.1.1 The Disputed Authorship of The Federalist Papers 189 5.1.2 Document-Term Matrix 194 5.1.3 Topic Discovery 195 5.1.4 Authorship Prediction 200 5.1.5 Cross Validation 202 5.2 Network Data 205 5.2.1 Marriage Network in Renaissance Florence 205 5.2.2 Undirected Graph and Centrality Measures 207 5.2.3 Twitter-Following Network 211 5.2.4 Directed Graph and Centrality 213 5.3 Spatial Data 220 5.3.1 The 1854 Cholera Outbreak in London 220 5.3.2 Spatial Data in R 223 5.3.3 Colors in R 226 5.3.4 US Presidential Elections 228 5.3.5 Expansion of Walmart 231 5.3.6 Animation in R 233 5.4 Summary 235 5.5 Exercises 236 5.5.1 Analyzing the Preambles of Constitutions 236 5.5.2 International Trade Network 238 5.5.3 Mapping US Presidential Election Results over Time 239 6 Probability 242 6.1 Probability 242 6.1.1 Frequentist versus Bayesian 242 6.1.2 Definition and Axioms 244 6.1.3 Permutations 247 6.1.4 Sampling with and without Replacement 250 6.1.5 Combinations 252 6.2 Conditional Probability 254 6.2.1 Conditional, Marginal, and Joint Probabilities 254 6.2.2 Independence 261 6.2.3 Bayes' Rule 266 6.2.4 Predicting Race Using Surname and Residence Location 268 6.3 Random Variables and Probability Distributions 277 6.3.1 Random Variables 278 6.3.2 Bernoulli and Uniform Distributions 278 6.3.3 Binomial Distribution 282 6.3.4 Normal Distribution 286 6.3.5 Expectation and Variance 292 6.3.6 Predicting Election Outcomes with Uncertainty 296 6.4 Large Sample Theorems 300 6.4.1 The Law of Large Numbers 300 6.4.2 The Central Limit Theorem 302 6.5 Summary 306 6.6 Exercises 307 6.6.1 The Mathematics of Enigma 307 6.6.2 A Probability Model for Betting Market Election Prediction 309 6.6.3 Election Fraud in Russia 310 7 Uncertainty 314 7.1 Estimation 314 7.1.1 Unbiasedness and Consistency 315 7.1.2 Standard Error 322 7.1.3 Confidence Intervals 326 7.1.4 Margin of Error and Sample Size Calculation in Polls 332 7.1.5 Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials 336 7.1.6 Analysis Based on Student's t-Distribution 339 7.2 Hypothesis Testing 342 7.2.1 Tea-Tasting Experiment 342 7.2.2 The General Framework 346 7.2.3 One-Sample Tests 350 7.2.4 Two-Sample Tests 356 7.2.5 Pitfalls of Hypothesis Testing 361 7.2.6 Power Analysis 363 7.3 Linear Regression Model with Uncertainty 370 7.3.1 Linear Regression as a Generative Model 370 7.3.2 Unbiasedness of Estimated Coefficients 375 7.3.3 Standard Errors of Estimated Coefficients 378 7.3.4 Inference about Coefficients 380 7.3.5 Inference about Predictions 384 7.4 Summary 389 7.5 Exercises 390 7.5.1 Sex Ratio and the Price of Agricultural Crops in China 390 7.5.2 File Drawer and Publication Bias in Academic Research 392 7.5.3 The 1932 German Election in the Weimar Republic 394 8 Next 397 General Index 401 R Index 406

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Biology students will find this material helpful, and those with a desire to learn more about the history of life, genes, evolutionary processes, and the like might also find this a worthwhile title to peruse. A comprehensive guide to all aspects of evolution. Great for students and teachers of the subject."--Library Journal "This comprehensive reference covers an enormous breadth of information on the major subjects and key concepts in evolutionary biology... The list of international contributors consists of leading evolutionary biologists from a variety of academic institutions."--Booklist "The writers have worked hard (and succeeded) to make the text as easily readable to the non-specialist reader ... losing the textbook rigor that will be required by the specialist, who wants an up to date and comprehensive reference. I would thoroughly recommend this book both for those who are struggling with epigenetics and for experts who need all the arguments for the facts about evolution easily to hand."--Brian Livingstone, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society "This massive compendium of 107 chapters covers just about everything there is to know about evolution... Overall, an excellent starting point for deeper investigation."--Choice "Princeton University Press, together with the editors and contributors to The Princeton Guide to Evolution, deserve massive congratulations for having produced an exhaustive and fascinating guide to one of the most important of all scientific truths."--Charles H. Middleburgh, Charles Middleburgh Blog "All in all, a good and useful book."--John Goodier, Reference Reviews "I will make extensive use ofThe Princeton Guide to Evolution, and I recommend it to everyone who has questions (and answers) about evolution--what it is, and how it works. Congratulations to the editors and the contributors for a work that will serve a very broad readership well."--Marvalee H. Wake, Reports of the National Center for Science Education "A fascinating tour de force through the multifaceted ideas and facts of one of the most important scientific fields."--Christoph Oberprieler, Journal of Plant PhysiologyTable of Contents837

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book will be a useful asset for anyone visiting [Puerto Rico]."---Keith Betton, British Birds

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Birdwatcher's Yearbook Best Bird Book of the Year""Third Place for the 2022 BB/BTO Best Bird Book of the Year, British Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology""[An] excellent Princeton University Press guide."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express"[The book] lays bare the intricacies of the moult and aging of gulls, but in such a simple and comprehendible way that it is impossible not to glean valuable information even on the first read through."---Brian Robertson, Scottish Birds"No matter what your experience of gulls might be, there is certainly plenty to learn in the book . . . . An excellent book and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in identifying gulls, whatever their ability."---Brian Small, British Birds"The authors are among the foremost experts on this taxing group, and have pioneered research into identifying distinctions among many of the most cryptic species. This book is a distillation of that knowledge and experience . . . . Highly recommended."---Dominic Mitchell, Birdlife Magazine"A landmark for future photo ID guides."---David W.McAllister, Highland Naturalist"This is one of the best books I have seen so far on gulls, and it is packed with identification tips and features, and excellent, clear and concise pictures. . . . It is a great reference book to check any field notes made later and is set out in an easy-to-follow format which is a welcome change. I thoroughly recommend this book to the beginner and expert alike."---Neville Davies, Gwent Wildlife Trust"An analytical as well as a holistic approach to identification pointing out the detail as well as the broader picture."---Steven Rutherford, British Naturalists Association"[A] must have book. . . . ‘Gulls’ deserves to find a place on any serious birders book shelf."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog"[An] excellent and easy to paw over book."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"The most up-to-date and comprehensive gull guide available. . . . After a few spotting sessions armed with this book you may be tempted to become a larophile."---Eric Brown, News Shopper"An excellent reference source."---Gordon Hamlett, Birdwatcher's Yearbook"With 45 illustrated species and subspecies and nearly 1400 images, this superb book looks like one of the most complete guides on this topic and cannot be missed by Gull experts. . . . A little gem!"---Gaia Bazzi, Avocetta: Journal of Ornithology ​​​​​​​"This well-written and researched book is easy to read for both expert and beginner alike, with chapters that flow well and finish with a concise conclusion at the end. . . . An excellent resource detailing the ecology of this amazing bird."---Dave Grant, IBIS Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Every page-turn reveals beautiful photos and informative figures, making easy reading of diverse and fascinating material."---J. Burger, Choice"A good and well researched book that can bring us all new understanding to the importance of the role of predators in bringing a healthy ecosystem."---Steven Rutherford, British Naturalists Association

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 3 The Idea of Modernity Modern Dwarfs on the Shoulders of Ancient Giants 13 The Problem of Time: Three Eras of Western History 19 It Is We Who Are the Ancients 23 Comparing the Moderns to the Ancients 26 From Modern to Gothic to Romantic to Modern 35 The Two Modernities 41 Baudelaire and the Paradoxes of Aesthetic Modernity 46 Modernity, the Death of God, and Utopia 58 Literary and Other Modernisms 68 Comparing the Moderns to the Contemporaries 86 The Idea of the Avant-Garde From Modernity to the Avant-Garde 95 The "Avant-Garde" Metaphor in the Renaissance: A Rhetorical Figure 97 The Romantic "Avant-Garde": From Politics to the Politics of Culture 100 Some Mid-Nineteenth-Century Writers and the Avant-Garde 108 Two Avant-Gardes: Attractions and Repulsions 112 Avant-Garde and Aesthetic Extremism 116 The Crisis of Avant-Garde's Concept in the 1960s 120 Avant-Garde, Dehumanization, and the End of Ideology 125 Avant-Garde and Postmodernism 132 Intellectualism, Anarchism, and Stasis 144 The Idea of Decadence Versions of Decadence 151 From "Decadence" to "Style of Decadence" 157 The Decadent Euphoria 171 Nietzsche on "Decadence" and "Modernity" 178 The Concept of Decadence in Marxist Criticism 195 Il Decadentismo 211 Kitsch Kitsch and Modernity 225 Kitsch, Camp, and High Art 229 Etymology, Contexts of Usage, and the "Law of Aesthetic Inadequacy" 232 Kitsch and Romanticism 237 Bad Taste, Ideology, and Hedonism 240 Some Stylistic Considerations 249 Kitsch and Cultural Industrialization 255 The "Kitsch-Man" 259 On Postmodernism (1986) A New Face of Modernity 265 Epistemology and Hermeneutics: From Modernity to Postmodernity 269 The Silence of the Avant-Garde 275 The Novelty of the Past: The View from Architecture 279 Critiques of Postmodernism 288 Literary Postmodernism: The Shaping of a Corpus 296 Postmodernist Devices and Their Significance 302 Notes 313 Selected Critical Bibliography 365 Index 387

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Book SynopsisText with facing English translation provides fascinating insights into medieval religious life.JOINT WINNER: 2023 BRITISH RECORD ASSOCIATION HARLEY PRIZEIn 1397 the bishop of Hereford toured his diocese asking questions about its churches and people. The answers he received were written into a slim paper book, which survives in the cathedral archives today. This important medieval document offers unparalleled insight into social life, sexual behaviour, religious belief and practice, and gender relations during a period of religious and political turmoil, revealing how the clergy were disciplined, how English- and Welsh-speakers interacted, and how the congregation experienced worship. It is also a major early source for Welsh naming practices, and a treasure trove of information about local churches and parishes before the Reformation.This volume provides a complete scholarly edition, accompanied by a full facing-page translation, introduction and notes; it will be invaluable for experienced researchers and students alike.Trade ReviewThe Visitation of Hereford Diocese in 1397 will be of great interest to people researching medieval religion and everyday life. The decision to publish this visitation's record in both languages is especially laudable as this renders the book particularly useful to anyone wanting to improve their medieval Latin. -- LOCAL HISTORIAN[T]his volume presents the Latin text on one page with a facing English translation. The decision to publish the record of this visitation in both languages is especially laudable. * The Newsletter of the Ranulf Higden Society *Table of ContentsIntroduction Editorial Method Text and translation Index of place names Index of personal name Index of subjects

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Book SynopsisKaplan's Digital PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2024 gives you the expert strategies, clear explanations, and effective practice you need to feel confident and prepared on test day. This edition has been designed based on student feedback and includes hundreds of practice questions.We’re so certain that Digital PSAT/NMSQT Prep offers all the guidance you need to excel on the PSAT that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the PSAT—or you'll get your money back.Essential Review One full-length practice test that mimics the adaptive nature of the Digital PSAT Hundreds of realistic practice questions with detailed expert explanations Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus Targeted practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you’ve learned A detailed overview of the Digital PSAT, including a breakdown of the sections so you'll know what to expect on Test Day A thorough explanation of the scoring on the Digital PSAT Efficient Strategy Methods and strategies for scoring higher from Kaplan's PSAT experts. “On Test Day” strategy notes in every math chapter “Reflect” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics after completing each chapter and make a plan for improving before the test. Online guidance to help you plan your study schedule Expert Guidance We know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the PSAT Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn. We invented test prep—Kaplan (kaptest.com) has been helping students for over 80 years. Trying to figure out your college plan? Kaplan's KapAdvisor™ is a free college admissions planning tool that combines Kaplan's expertise with the power of AI.

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Book SynopsisThe revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries.The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and AkatsukiTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent dictionary. It has all the qualities one should reasonably expect from such a reference book: accuracy, clarity, consistency and good coverage of its subject. ...The book is neatly laid out in a way that is easy to use, with a reasonable but not excessive number of cross-references...Ian Ridpath has done a remarkable job to achieve such consistency in the style, technical level and length of entries. And try as I might, I have failed to find any bloomers! This is a classic that the publisher, editor and contributors can be proud of - worthy of the Oxford name, world-famous for its dictionaries and reference books. * Dr Jacqueline Mitton, writer and Public Relations Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association *I shall be glad to have this edition on my shelf. * Robert Connon Smith. The Observatory. *a handy guide for amateur astronomers, students of astronomy, and interested general readers. Both its format and text are clear and straightforward...recommended for its value as an exhaustive quick reference guide on astronomy. Public and academic libraries will want to add this work to their collections. * Electronic Reviews of Science and Technology References *An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for. * Times Literary Supplement *this book is rich in peculiarities for the interested observer. * The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE; THE DICTIONARY; APPENDICES

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Book SynopsisJan Abram's lexicon - The Language of Winnicott - has proved to be the definitive comprehensive guide to Winnicott's thought since it was first published in 1996, Winnicott's centenary Year. The twenty-two entries represent the major conceptualisations in Winnicott's theories and take the reader on a journey through his writings that span from 1931 to 1971. Thus the volume is an anthology of Winnicott's writings. This new edition expands on each original entry predicated on Abram's research discoveries, including archival material, over the past decade.Trade Review'I can thoroughly recommend this excellent account of Winnicott's multi-layered thought. Jan Abram takes us through the many facets of his thought with lucidity and obvious pleasure. It will remain a constant source of reference for anyone who wishes to understand Winnicott.'- Dr Roger Kennedy, President of the British Psychoanalytical Society'This book is more than a dictionary; it is a guide that can be read from cover to cover. Jan Abram beautifullyreveals Winnicott's extraordinary creativity and charts his revolutionary perspective that is still urgently needed today. Congratulations all round on this second edition.'- Juliet Mitchell, Professor of Psychoanalysis and Gender Studies, University of Cambridge'The Language of Winnicott is an intelligent and useful reference book for readers and students of Winnicott. Such a guide has been very welcome as an alternative to a "dictionary" of concepts. The structuring and grouping of Winnicott's main ideas, the effective use of quotations, and Abram's own comments makes this book (originally published in 1996) indispensable for anyone wanting to understand the elusive quality of Winnicott's papers.'- Gregorio Kohon, Psychoanalyst, Training Analyst of the British Psychoanalytical SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction, AGGRESSION, ALONE (THE CAPACITY TO BE), ANTISOCIAL TENDENCY, BEING (CONTINUITY OF), COMMUNICATION, CONCERN (STAGE OF), CREATIVITY, DEPENDENCE, DEPRESSION, EGO, ENVIRONMENT, HATE, ILLUSION (OF OMNIPOTENCE), MOTHER, PLAYING, PRIMARY MATERNAL PREOCCUPATION, REGRESSION, SELF, SPATULA GAME, SQUIGGLE GAME, TRANSITIONAL PHENOMENA

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Book SynopsisCelebrated by medical students for over a decade, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes is the highest-yield surgery review for the shelf and USMLE Step 2 CK exams. Designed for portable prep, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes reinforces the most important surgery information in a practical, easy-to-read review followed by 180 vignette-based practice questions. It fits perfectly in your lab coat so you can refresh your knowledge in between cases.The Best Review Concise high-yield review of core surgery material 180 up-to-date vignettes for self-testing 16 brief essays examining selected diagnostic and therapeutic tools from a surgical perspective Revised content review throughout, including: corneal foreign bodies, retinal detachment, organ donors, and organ rejection Expert Guidance Revised and fully up-to-date content from distinguished surgery instructor Dr. Carlos Pestana For over a decade, Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes has helped med students excel on the surgery shelf exam and USMLE Step 2 CK Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.

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